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Computer Programming Courses

Computer programming courses can help you learn coding languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript, along with concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and software development principles. You can build skills in debugging, version control, and writing efficient code. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, and frameworks such as React or Django, that support developing applications and enhancing your programming capabilities.

Popular Computer Programming Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Foundations of Micro850 PLC Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Data Structures, Diagram Design, Dataflow, Program Development, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    The World of Computer Networking: Your CCNA starts here

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Computer Networking, General Networking, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    SAS

    Doing More with SAS Programming

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Integration, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Code Reusability, Data Management, Data Presentation

    4.8 stars, 944 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (944) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Jetson Nano Starter to Pro - A Computer Vision Course

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, System Configuration, Deep Learning, Real Time Data, Model Deployment, Software Installation, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Basic Programming in Python II

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Analysis, Maintainability, Code Reusability, Style Guides

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Basic Programming in Python I

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation, Scripting, Computational Logic, Program Development

    4.1 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Programming in Swift 5

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Swift Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Programming Principles, Mobile Development, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Development Environment

    4.3 stars, 734 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (734) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Advanced Data Types - 5

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Memory Management, C and C++, Embedded Systems, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Linux

    4.4 stars, 58 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (58) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Maintainability, Code Reusability, Program Development, Java, Java Programming, AI Personalization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Algorithms, File I/O, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    4.7 stars, 660 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (660) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Program Development, Computer Architecture, Performance Testing, Computer Hardware, Algorithms

    2.9 stars, 68 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 2.9 (68) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Introduction to Java and Core Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Java Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Java, Debugging, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Computational Logic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming in Scala Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, User Interface (UI), Leaflet (Software), Data Processing, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Big Data, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Geospatial Mapping, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Apache Spark, Spatial Data Analysis, Computer Graphics

    4.4 stars, 547 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (547) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer programming courses

  • Foundations of Micro850 PLC Programming: Packt
  • The World of Computer Networking: Your CCNA starts here: Packt
  • Doing More with SAS Programming: SAS
  • Jetson Nano Starter to Pro - A Computer Vision Course: Packt
  • Basic Programming in Python II: Northeastern University
  • Basic Programming in Python I: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Programming in Swift 5: LearnQuest
  • C Programming: Advanced Data Types - 5: Dartmouth College
  • Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System: Duke University
  • Introduction to Parallel Programming with CUDA: Johns Hopkins University

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